Spend $2500 To Buy An Old Lexus LS 460L Car And Turn It Into A New Car After 2 Months👍

Mechanic's Diary | Spend $2500 To Buy An Old Lexus Car And Turn It Into A New Car After 2 Months👍
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[@mercboy111]

This made my cry 😢it’s nice to see that people still show tlc to older cars 😊 Nice work guys.

[@bbsal4031]

Yes, I have the same car in Black. I absolutely treat it like a baby, they are worthy!

[@marekeos]

When a car restoration video makes you cry, you probably should seek some help bud.

[@AnitaJ-i4n]

It made me cry when I seen the license plate cuz I had the feeling I was just being hopeful but once I seen that license plate I knew there was no way for me to get this quality of work because they are not in America😢😢😢 if I was in a day's drive from this shop I wouldn't go to any other shop in the world they are way too proud about the Perfection and workmanship type of shop you dream of.

[@joelweekes4267]

I love this the style of this model to but I have a 2004 Acura RL and I baby that thing it's at almost 200,000 miles right now.

[@funktron4]

The LS460L is their all-time most beautiful model. The Lexus peak for design aesthetic. You brought this one back to life for sure. What a great job.

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Agreed.

[@Atthewgoop]

Future classic

[@jmydy]

Looks great but new LS models have superb design too. Timeless cars.

[@donsterr]

Ah, you gotta be tripping. The LS430 UCF31 is HANDS DOWN THE BEST CAR EVER MADE

[@funktron4]

Ummmm….I don’t think I said anything at all about which car I think is the all-time best. I was commenting on styling. And the 430 is a Japanese attempt to do a faux Mercedes, LMFAO. The 460 was true Japanese Luxury design, original and fresh. Drive your copy and be happy. The 430 is a mechanically strong car. Not the “best car ever” but very good. And there’s nothing wrong with a fake Rolex if it keeps time. Enjoy.

[@iketolbert9893]

These are men who take deep pride in there work/craft

[@4everyoung869]

That’s apart of there culture

[@TsLeng]

​@@4everyoung869whose culture? Japanese or Chinese? Both are featured in the video

[@4everyoung869]

@@TsLeng Japanese culture

[@TsLeng]

@@4everyoung869 the shop is in China, the car is Chinese registered, the mechanics are Chinese.

[@4everyoung869]

@@TsLeng well that’s apart the culture

[@justinh8959]

Just stunningly beautiful. I wish they had companies in America that specialize in restoration at this kind of detail. Bravo!!!

[@a9udn9u-vanced]

I'm sure there are plenty if the price is right.

[@199724]

So 0. 😅​@@a9udn9u-vanced

[@Garciarebuild]

Hammy nyc does this minus the maintenance part

[@williamjaramillo2000]

​@@Garciarebuildwhat is the address and full name of the Hammy NYC location? I can't find it.

[@Eatshhhushi]

I love watching these type of videos! The older Lexus are better built than the newer generation.

[@JN-un2xz]

An old Lexus is better than any other new car

[@anthonyboey3210]

But no CarPlay and other more modern amenities.

[@JN-un2xz]

@@anthonyboey3210 the simpler the better

[@farahnomi]

LS400 first generation is my dream car...

[@mrmrmrcaf7801]

Yes, if you are poor. The rich don't care about the mechanical part...you should try to see what it's like to be rich and not care 😂

[@JN-un2xz]

@@mrmrmrcaf7801 calm damn Karen

[@jamesh4169]

Man, these guys are good! They polished it so hard, it turned from a LS600H to a LS460L! I think they polished 2 spokes off each wheel though, maybe use a lighter compound next time.

[@weo6857]

Thought I was the only one that saw that

[@actontreadway1168]

I was trying to figure out what they were doing with that.

[@mifluent]

So it's fake video

[@relloe29]

Exactly. Took apart a 600HL but showed 460L

[@KevinLee-g3z]

Yeah I seen that too, they tried not to show the rear end of the car because the cars are different, one is a 600h & the other a LS460 hahaha, fake ass !!!!!

[@kensg]

This has got to be the best detailed job I’ve ever seen…Outstanding 💯

[@Atl_celebrity]

They done took detailing to another level 😂😂😂 basically rebuilt a car from the factory all over again

[@justalaugher]

the "taking brake pads out, cleaning then putting it back" part is killing me... I'd get new pads as soon as the old ones are out no matter how good the old ones are.

[@themiddlekingdom9121]

Totally agreed.

[@ekimandersom4478]

Not really

[@AnitaJ-i4n]

The meticulous detail to perfection honestly put tears in my eyes😢 and the fact that they didn't leave even the smallest nook and cranny that you would have never noticed alone man these guys are good bless them

[@db9904]

I love to breathe life back into all of my old Lexus's. I'm on number 22! My current one is a high mileage black 08' GS450h. I noticed at around 14 minutes you throw new tires on the rims and around 15 minutes in you can see you upgraded to the better looking 4 spoke wheels which was a HUGE improvement. Amazing refresh on this beauty! Keep em coming!

[@moecalderon3555]

The fact that he cleaned around the fuel pump before removing it I approve he is an excellent technician

[@user-gq2yv2bs8g]

This car was DECADES AHEAD of its times....When I first saw them change a couple of the suspension parts, I said, that's not gonna make it worth $10k, but half way into the video, I QUICKLY CHANGED MY MIND, it's worth $15k-$20k now....I would by this in a heartbeat NOW....

[@johnsully777]

How much to do my car this way? And where are you located?

[@ONI1013.]

Yup. How much money does it cost to buy all these new parts and cost of labor to basically rebuilt your car?

[@LordPrometheous]

@@ONI1013. The LS platform has so many control arms for the front suspension alone, that the OEM replacements will cost about $1000. This was maybe 3 years ago when I had mine, but you can get an aftermarket Mevotec kit for $800 total. The labor would be around 4 hours for basic suspension, 5 hours of labor for Air suspension models. It has a very complex front end suspension. It was night and day difference to my IS. I owned both. The air filters weren't bad, and you can get Toyota models. Maybe $60 for two airbox filters and the cabin filters. 9 quarts of oil, not sure about the transmission fluid, b/c it's too complex to do at home. I'd recommend a shop for that b/c it's not so simple like other vehicles. They have the Brembo brakes b/c it's an L version, I guess. I had the base model, still big brakes, just not Brembo, and the pads and rotors were $380 for the front, from the Lexus dealer (not bad at all, consider how huge the brakes are). As far as what they charge to do all this, there's no telling. It said 2 months, but who knows how many hours per day they spent. I'd guess the labor and detailing would be $5K for a customer, plus parts. Beyond that you'd have to ask if it's the last car you'll ever buy, because it would be hard to justify to do all that, just to eventually sell to someone else.

[@ONI1013.]

@@LordPrometheous There no way everything seen there was $5k. A complete set of front Ceramic Brembo brakes pads, rotors, calipers for an LS460 will be close to $3-5k alone for front kits 32mm disc 1M1.9018A2.

[@LordPrometheous]

@@ONI1013. I said $5K for the labor and detailing, PLUS parts, and there didn't appear to be any need to replace the rotors.

[@Falcon5ive]

Japanese cars, specially the high-end models, hold market value very well in China throughout the years, which is why people spend substantially on restoring due to the return they can get, this was beautifully done on an elegant model.

[@peterlai9018]

Do car owners in the Mainland maintain their cars properly? In North America, a lot of car owners do their own maintenance and minor repairs.

[@lesterleonard8750]

I own a LS460, 2008 and my car is clean with low mileage. But, what you guys did was amazing. I wish you the repairs you did I have done on my car because that cost a lot to have done. Great job

[@eversway7540]

I mentioned similar and just started reading comments. WTG!

[@tupledwa]

I got similar ls460 2008 going to roll over 50k mark soon, after watching this video I spent 7 hours washing/detailing it. interior is another 3-4 hrs this weekend🤣

[@mrwutitdew]

When I can afford it. I’m shipping my 08 GS460 to these guys. This is beyond amazing work!! Great job guys!

[@henrystory3011]

It’ll cost as much as a new used one to have all of that work done

[@Supernaut2000]

OMG this was amazing! You guys are not mechanics, you are professional artisans and craftsmen. I'd let you work on the Mona Lisa if it needed detailed attention! The car looks better now than it probably did when it left the factory! Wow!

[@buddydodd9719]

This is how you detail a vehicle no questions asked an amazing job gentlemen😮👍

[@kevinzzzut]

As an LS 430 and LS 460 owner, I must congratulate you guys, your teams professionalism, dedication and passion are on the new level, good job on the LS600hl, wish you all the best

[@dronetestdaegan]

14:20. LS600HL. THEN, 14:56 says LS460L. Two separate cars. Both beautiful cars.

[@ElegantLife_]

ok yes! that is what I thought! One is blue and the other black too..

[@yanowilson]

This is because they put a very damaged car first, and then compare it with another one in better conditions so that we think they restore it, but it is not like that!

[@robertmaybeth3434]

You fellows are an automotive dream team. Your attention to detail and obvious interest in repairing and cleaning "clean as you go", to make this the best car it can be, is very impressive, and something a whole lot of mechanics and techs no longer have, if they ever did! It's obvious from all y'alls pride in the job you are doing, you too recognize the LS as the very special car it is, and worthy of special care to make it the best car!

[@jeremypearson6852]

The LS460 has legendary performance. Unbelievable transformation.

[@toastedcheesesandwiches]

Most people have no idea how fantastic a car a Lexus LS is. It's a true gem. I've had two. Made a Mercedes S owner sell his S and buy one and pocketed $50k in change. He was thrilled.

[@curtisperson3669]

Hi gentleman, glad to have seen you on KZbin, but it would have been a pleasure to have meet you guys on person. I see that you take much pleasure and pride in your work. I enjoyed it quite well. Thank you for your attention to details. I appreciate your time. Have a great & successful career. Yours truly "cp".

[@JLamborgini]

Buddy bought a black 92 Lexus sc300. Paint looked beat up but after cleaning and polishing it literally looked like a brand new car and felt like glass… Lexus paint is solid!👌🏼

[@MichaelKarimi-hk5dr]

As a lexus fanatic, y'all touched my heart 🍻

[@bedtimestories4927]

How is this so strange? First its two different cars. 460L is a normal 4.6 v8 long body version. But under the hood is a hybrid synergy drive and two fat orange high voltage wires. That came only on LS 600h. Plus the wheels in the end are also different from the ones they put on. A easy tell is also the blue hue on the headlights. Something strange going on here😮

[@jermainefant2027]

I said the same. Even though both are super clean, they tried to pull a fast one on us!

[@Whatta33]

Only in China 😂

[@daved3948]

And that oil was changed twice 😮

[@Supernaut2000]

@@daved3948 The two oil changes are legitimate....if you watch carefully they drained the oil first, then put in a cleansing/flushing oil, then drained that (2nd drain) and then finally refilled it.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

are you sure they make the 460 a hybrid for the Chinese market? It is not unusual for Chinese market vehicles to have different engines etc from other markets. I see your point at around 14:20 the badge says 600

[@llspragulus]

Yay! Doing all the routine maintenance all at once! All that should have been done throughout the car's life. It boogles my mind how people pay so much, expect to just drive a car, and never maintain it. Those types of people were the lifeblood of my autoshop before I retired. LOL

[@AdterWeele]

Heb een gs-h 450 f-sport met twee ton en 10 jaar in gebruik - van binnen en buiten nog klasse ! Superkwaliteit 👍

[@Kika1623]

This guy set a new benchmark for attention to detail!

[@b3r15ky]

Every pre-owned car buyers should done these after buying their cars.

[@pvtjoker77]

A timeless elegance, you brought its beauty out. What a great job fellas

[@hoomanatef]

2012 Lexus LS 460l is one of the greatest cars ever made! Great job guys!!!

[@gklove2107]

Notice 430 guys always in the 460 comments😅 They're both amazing, but deep down, we all know why we took time to visit big baby. It's not just for the great work done here period.

[@1Reddd]

Love the LS460, thank you for bringing her back to life. I have an LS500 and I love it!

[@Thulebeez]

Who are those guys wish I can send my 2003 Lexus to them.Great job

[@AnitaJ-i4n]

I was hoping and praying I was wrong but I knew deep down in my heart this couldn't be in America our mechanics and detailers just don't take this much pride in their work anymore in 🇺🇸 not all but 95% this is a shop I would be proud to give my money to & be proud to wait the proper time it would take for them to complete their work to their standards

[@reinplat]

It's when the toothbrushes come out, you know the detailing gets dead serious.

[@PLATINUM2U]

The attention to detail and quality is just impeccable

[@Tlhakxza]

Former owner of an LS460, when i saw the changes done on the Suspension,it reminded me of the problem(common apparently) on the Arm and Tierod Ends, them shits were so expensive to replace it broke me...i still miss my LS til today and i would buy it again if I were to have the money to. By far THE BEST car i've ever driven...if I could fly to JAPAN and buy a second hand LS 600h and have it resored by these gents here...i LOVE and ADORE that as well. Great work by you guys🙌🏿👌🏿

[@eversway7540]

Without question. I made a comment on it and was fortunate to drive it on the occasion.

[@frederickfitzwilliam5909]

I give you guys a strong B. Now redo the suspension parts as you torqued everything without the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

[@egorboroda1099]

Вы правы!!!

[@ftmt9568]

I thought the same thing 🤪

[@MagDag_]

I don't believe, they can match original suspension with the aftermarket. I tried, but it didn't work like the old ones.

[@ekimandersom4478]

And use one car in a video and not 2 different ones.

[@TA-ht4jo]

You must be one bad ass mechanic. I respect that.

[@BasketballAve]

Ah yes the great great grand child of the LS400 😎 LS are the most legend line of Lexus in my opinion …Beautiful work.

[@AlCapone-tr5lb]

Beautiful car! The LS 460 is my dream car. Amazing repair and detail work on this car! In researching the LS 460 online, I have seen where just replacing the front and rear suspension could cost around 10k. I would love to know how much the total cost was to bring this car back to life from start to finish including parts and labor? Take care. 😀👍🏼

[@kiddthomas3375]

friend of mine got 1, he just said about the same fir his suspension. Also something about the Brake system with these cars go bad. only dealership can fix around $5k. i can’t remember exact years

[@eversway7540]

I mentioned the same.

[@cyberja]

These guys are exceptional. I would leave my car in the care of these guys anytime ❤

[@deimosphob]

Spend 2500 at first, then spend 15k in repairs. Amazing job, but these are the most expensive lexus's to repair and own. Every injector loves to crack or leak, the valley pan loves to leak and in order to remove it you have to take the front timing cover off aswell as the accessories among other things. The starter loves to crap out because its under the exhaust manifold and gets heat soaked, ie you have to remove the manifold, the air suspension loves to crap out, all of the bushings and arms can be really expensive aswell, and not going OEM really does not pay off as you end up redoing it even sooner than the original did with EVERY one of these parts that do go bad. All of these things I've seen as low as 70k miles. Warning to anyone watching this video thinking of doing the same, beware, these are cheap for a reason, they're more up there with Mercedes in terms of maintenance needed and cost, yes if its well taken care of, you might get ahead of these things, but its still very expensive to own.

[@johnneilson377]

You must watch YT's Car Care Nut series restoring a 600K mile 460. He spent $45,000 on a 100% rebuild.

[@deimosphob]

@@johnneilson377, he has an LS430. Those are actually fairly cheap to fix and maintain, but that's the cost to fully and properly repair mileage out of a car. The LS460s are a completely different animal. A headlight could cost you 2k, an injector costs you 300 a pop, and there are 8 of them that tend to crack when you do the job for the valley pan that leaks every 60-120k. Had it been an ls460 at those miles hed be in the 100k range.

[@Emilthehun]

The attention to detail and perfection is amazing. This level of detail would cost more then the car it self , unless you own the shop.

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

YOU GUYS ARE PERFECTION, EXCELLENT WORK 😊🎉👍

[@reginaldbrown8012]

I’ve always loved this car from Lexus. Lasting luxury. Nice meticulous work guys. She ready for another 170k miles. Bravo 👏🏿

[@pnojazz]

Now that’s how to restore a car to all its original beauty!❤

[@bbsal4031]

Wow, I purchased a 2011 460L in Black in July of 2023. It has 105,000 mi on it now, I did replace all control arms so far. Fantasy to have all this done... These cars are incredibly beautiful and timeless.

[@ThePwak007]

Loved the video! Was super satisfying but one thing that stuck out to me was them torquing the bushings down before having the weight of the vehicle on them

[@androidmediagoplus8541]

[ *Subscribed* ] A True Car Enthusiast With Its True Mechanics That Helps Revive Restored This Modern Classic Car Into A Brand New Clean Like As If It Was Out From Its Dealerships. *Bravo* For Its Well Done Job. 👍👍

[@ronaldohagenow1467]

Outstanding workmanship, beautiful car!

[@satnamsaini2114]

The best part was they got OEM replacement parts. otherwise, transformation would not be so great. Great work done by team. Totally impressed by their dedication and workmanship!

[@Kaleun83]

Lexus ist halt die marke nummer 1 weltweit!

[@TwoHawksHunting]

This would be a worthwhile project if you could find a good honest mechanic that would actually do all of this work without cutting corners,i.e., not using factory parts, not actually replacing the parts, and or doing a half-ass job. In this case, these mechanics did an exceptional job. 6:56 The owner of this beautiful restored Lexus will have at least 10 more years driving a reliable great looking classic vehicle.

[@a.m.9357]

This is a beast of a car.

[@tedlu008]

Beautifully done. Just one suggestion: tighten the bolts of control arms when the wheels are at their operating height/position.

[@jsun3117]

460 is much better looking than the 430 but is notorious for having serious problems. Didn't know until I saw the car care nut channel.

[@bigjay1970]

😬

[@jsun3117]

@@bigjay1970 To be more specific there's a flaw of the heat exchanger design where the lip of the connections get loose or crack leaking coolant.

[@paranoidxxvi]

Incredible work! You’ve definitely made a new car. So deep attention to the smallest details, so lovely work for guys who made the detailing. Amazing. Truly amazing.

[@jjkasdfg5742]

Superb job.

[@jall5139]

One of the best jobs I have seen done on a lexus I would love to let you guys work on my lexus and do what you did to the ls great job you guys did

[@justinthompson1086]

Y’all do some seriously amazing work! New sub!

[@TheMmiguelito]

Seriously, i truly enjoyed seeing anyone sharing their gifts,especially with such passion. I really do appreciate you guys and for sharing this!! PLEEEEEASE tell me you're in California

[@Alkatraz84]

@ 14:21 you can clearly see it’s not the same car, it’s a LS 600H L

[@pennolmintwind5056]

It appears someone put that badge on purposely, in the interior it missing the EV Mode button and the gauge cluster has the analog coolant temp. So it is actually a 460

​@@pennolmintwind5056 There's at least two different cars in this video.

[@reviinge]

​@@pennolmintwind5056two different cars. Two engine boys, also one had air suspension the other didn't

[@phillipmccleveland8926]

That was the best total detail video I’ve ever seen.

[@whitetiger7448]

Lexus LS400 the very first Lexus is the MOST BEAUTIFUL LEXUS ever built. .

[@eversway7540]

It's one I have to acquire, in addition to the 2008 LS 460. Made comment about it prior to reading.

[@kevinhargrove4774]

That is jawdropping, detailing at the highest level inside and out. I am very impressed with how you waxed the whole and made it look like glass!!! Excellent job, your work is gold standard!!!❤

[@diormeeny5525]

How much do you refurbish the steering wheel for? Including the leather on the wheel itself

[@mechanistdiary]

about $150 for the steering wheel !

[@hurstbear]

Y’all are so amazing! Wished I could get my 2010 LS 460L to you. Keep up the spectacular work.

[@user-fz2ul7wl2d]

Second comment. This is the most comprehensive restoration I've ever seen. !!!!!!!! And best

[@metallicafn]

Every person with suspension knowledge is shaking their heads like oh hell no

For the amount of effort they put into this, it's kinda weird they get some of the basics wrong.

[@JakeSoulFreeTravels]

like what?

[@MarkAKathurima]

Absolutely stunning! The LS460 is my favorite luxury sedan. Timeless

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

This is considered old school now? Wow time is flying.

[@melokulelekankumalo3402]

Just Gorgeous. I did something similar to a Saturn Sky and Saturn Aura XR both are 2008 and look immaculate inside and out.

[@bernandoturner4840]

I could not Afford the Gas to drive this Car.. very Nice Car ofcourse.. i kinda like to drive what I can afford to put Gas in.😀

[@kyrylonikulin5751]

The Best Car deserves that. You guys did a Great Job. Respect!

[@kris8742]

How about the timing belt ??

[@dasteufelhund]

That is outstanding! Wished there was more specialty workshops like this in the US.

[@motekm3]

Did they restore TWO? 460hL and 600L?

[@ditherdather]

I'm curious to know what kind of internal engine damage there might be. Most people who let that many maintenance issues slide on their cars, don't take care of just the engine. I wouldn't be surprised if the rings were on their last leg or the cylinders were completely matted in carbon buildup. Maybe some severely worn clutches in the transmission and some cooked seals. I would like to add, though, that it's not lost on me, the incredible workmanship and care that you've put into that car. It's admirable, and it looks incredible. Very nice work, guys. This is hands down the most incredibly thorough and beautiful detail job I've ever seen, and I've watched tons of these videos. That car looked like it just rolled off the production line.

[@kenmastersmaster]

For $2500 it probably needed a new engine

[@shammf1b]

Good job

[@floman9385]

Best car in the world…you would never see an Audi bmw or merc, jag or any other car last this long…best car reliability out there.

[@derrickmoorer2683]

Amazing job! I have the 460L with executive package as well. I've only owned LSs and by far the best one.

[@videomdify]

Labor of love ❤️

[@stanleybuchan4610]

This is the way forward. People will need to restore cars rather than buying expensive EV's.

[@Bubbles99718]

Weird. Around what, 90% of the comments are bots.

[@TheCerovec]

That's just the state of the internet these days

[@vinhnguyen-qy4eu]

tôi rất thích xem những video như này.cảm ơn các bạn vì sự chuyên nghiệp,tay nghề cao và rất cẩn thận trong từng chi tiết.🎉

[@mattclark1278]

(laughs in $30k parts)

[@monkeman7743]

How is it 30k?

[@ppg19782]

Now...now...that's the best detailing, inside and out. Better than other youtubers. Nice...nice..💪💪

[@huskerbluejay9621]

Absolutely fantastic. The highest quality craftsmanship. Bravo👏👏👏

[@zytheisuniverse1889]

He is using cheap Chinese parts. Garbage.

[@taiwoidowu2854]

Shut up. Always looking for faults.

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Amazing rejuvenation work....good approach of getting the suspension and mechanicals sorted

[@2011minos]

Your attention and dedication are unmatched! 🎉

[@AdterWeele]

Dit kan met een Lexus ! Materialen motorisch en lak zijn superieur ! Pure kwaliteit !!

[@miguelgonzela9320]

Now that is detailing at its finest. The best I have ever seen,excellent.

[@orlandow1723]

I wish I could bring mine to you guys!!!! Craftsmanship at its finest!!!

[@terrydowning3796]

This is the type of car you do this cleaning to. Absolutely great job!

[@waqarshah5990]

I wish you’re here in dubai so you can make my 430 exactly what you did here. I couldnt find someone who can do such work with so much love you put into thisb incredibly amazing work man

[@mohamedelmansy1484]

one of the most beautiful cars that has ever made at all time

[@eversway7540]

For sure. I can think of some old classics that I would love to have to restore, but, this is my favorite for sure. Was fortunate to be able to use my cousins 2008 LS460 when he took trips.

[@joemoreno2737]

Wow. I wish the United States, mechanics, and detailers did half as good of a job as these young men who seem to take pride in what they do.

[@丈真]

新車には程遠いけどこういう動画は大好き❤